©︎Yuji Ueno
Born in Toyama Prefecture. Graduated from Tokyo College of Chief and graduate school at the top of his class. Studied abroad in Boston for one year while in school.
1st place at the 65th All Japan Student Music Concours National Tournament, and also won the Japan Broadcasting Corporation Award. In addition to singing the national anthem solo at the opening ceremony of the Selected High School Baseball Tournament, and performing in front of the Emperor and Empress in 2015 and 2017, he has performed as a soloist for "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Ninth," and "Matthew Passion." Playing with an orchestra.
NISSAY OPERA 2018 "Cosi fan tutte" Audition for the role of Dorabella while still in school, then New Year concert (Urayasu Music Hall) "Carmen" title role, Kanagawa Philharmonic regular "Les Miserables (concert format)" Eponine etc. and captivated the audience with overwhelming singing.
In recent years, she has performed the leading role of Hannah Gravalli in Opera 2021 “The Merry Widow” produced by Yutaka Sado, and received acclaim for her gorgeous stage appearance and solid singing ability. Released debut album "CANTARES" in 2020 (Nippon Columbia). Appeared on NHK-FM "Recital Passio" and TV Asahi "Untitled Concert".
In November 2025 and January 2026, she is set to star as Adina in the 2025 national co-production of the opera "The Elixir of Love."
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